Ward 1 candidates differ on area's primary needs

Five running to represent northwest D.M. on council

12:32 AM,
Oct. 9, 2013

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Candidates seeking to represent Ward 1 on the Des Moines City Council discussed city finances, future development and issues facing the ward during a meeting with Des Moines Register editors and reporters on Monday.

Five people are running to replace incumbent Halley Griess, who is not seeking a second term. Ward 1 includes the area of the city north of University Avenue and west of the Des Moines River.